noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alligator. colloquial
2. 2
   either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts wordnet
3. 3
   A portion of a tire, such as seen on the side of a highway. colloquial
4. 4
   A large bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix). colloquial

Synonyms

All synonyms

alligatoralligatoramerican alligatoramerican alligatordinosaurreptile

Example

More examples

"The gator was coming straight at us."

Etymology

Clipping of alligator.

Related phrases

gator gar

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